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UAB Graduate Catalog
Health Administration (M.S.H.A.)
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Prospective students should use this checklist to obtain specific admissions requirements on how to apply to Graduate School.
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Prospective students should use this checklist to obtain specific admissions requirements on how to apply to Graduate School.
View PDF version of the Health Administration catalog description
Residential and Executive M.S.H.A.
Dr. Randa S Hall (Residential & Executive)
(205) 934-3332
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Primary Faculty
Darrell Burke, Associate Professor (Health Services Administration); Operations Management, Health Informatics; Quality Improvement; Quantitative Methods; IT Management
Eta Berner, Professor (Health Services Administration); Health Informatics
Jeffrey Burkhardt, Professor (Health Services Administration); Health Care Finance
Gerald Glandon, Professor and Chair (Health Services Administration); Economics and Cost Effectiveness
Randa S. Hall, Instructor (Health Services Administration); Medical Practice Management
Denise Hamilton, Instructor (Health Services Administration): Health Care Finance
S. Robert Hernandez, Professor (Health Services Administration); Health Services Administration, Organization Theory, Organizational Assessment, Health Planning
Tee H. Hiett, Professor Emeritus (Health Services Administration); Quantitative Methods, Information Systems, Teaching Methods
Howard W. Houser, Professor Emeritus (Health Services Administration); Health Services Administration, International Health, Public Policy
Amy Y. Landry, Assistant Professor (Health Services Administration); Leadership, Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations, Management Training and Development
Stephen J. O'Connor, Professor (Health Services Administration); Governing Boards, Medical Staff Relations, Organization Behavior, Human Resources Management
M. Paige Powell, Assistant Professor (Health Services Administration); Health Policy, Health Care Ethics
Jose B. Quintana, Assistant Professor (Health Services Administration); Outcomes in Production of Health and Process Improvement
Midge N. Ray, Associate Professor (Health Services Administration); Health information management
Richard M. Shewchuk, Professor (Health Services Administration); Health Issues in Aging, Quantitative Methods
Jerry (Mickey) Trimm, Associate Professor (Health Services Administration); Operations Management, Quality Improvement, Rural Health
Robert Weech-Maldonado, Professor and L. R. Jordan Endowed Chair (Health Services Administration): Health Disparities, Health Services Research, Long-term Care, Patient Satisfaction
Secondary Faculty
Becker, Cybulsky, DeMoss, Ferniany, Fos, Ginter, Kennedy, McGwin, Menachemi, Morrisey, Phillips, Powers, Ransburg-Brown, Sen, Smith, Van Matre, Wheeler.
Program Information
The Master of Science in Health Administration (M.S.H.A.) Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, trains executives for health services organizations. The program has graduated more than 1,300 persons since 1965.
Students must complete 22 graduate courses while on campus and a 12-month administrative residency in a health care organization. A capstone core course is completed during the last on-campus semester. Twenty-two core courses and two elective courses are required as well as a summer internship or international experience for single MSHA students. All students begin in the fall term and complete coursework in 21 months followed by the administrative residency.
Complete applications for fall entry are due no later than the preceding March 1. Since admission to the M.S.H.A. program is very competitive, early application is encouraged.
M.S.H.A.-M.B.A., M.S.H.A.-M.S.H.I. Coordinated Degrees
Students wishing to pursue simultaneously the Master of Science in Health Administration (M.S.H.A.) and the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degrees must complete 29 graduate courses, including 4 electives. Students seeking to complete the Master of Science in Health Administration (M.S.H.A.) and the Master of Science in Health Informatics (M.S.H.I.) must complete 29 graduate courses. A 12-month administrative residency in a health services organization is required for completion of the M.S.H.A. program. A student who enters a coordinated program, but subsequently decides to pursue only one of the degrees, must satisfy all the requirements for the degree sought.
Application Information
Applicants to the M.S.H.A., M.S.H.A.-M.B.A, or M.S.H.A.-M.S.H.I. programs must have completed or anticipate completion of at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or from a recognized university abroad before entry into the program. Prior to matriculation, students must have completed 6 semester hours of undergraduate accounting with a grade of B or better. In addition, M.S.H.A.-M.B.A. students must have successfully completed three semester credit hours in calculus.
Application for the M.S.H.A. program should be made using the UAB Graduate School Apply Yourself Application Network Service available at (http://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uab-grad).
Telephone 205-934-1583
Web http://www.uab.edu/shp/hsa/msha
Additional Information
Deadline for Entry Term(s):
Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office:
March 1 for Residential Program and
Number of Evaluation Forms Required:
Entrance Tests
GRE or GMAT is required for Residential applicants only. TOEFL and TWE are also required for all international applicants whose native language is not English.
Additional application for admission is required by program
Graduate Catalog Description
For detailed information, contact Admissions Coordinator, Department of Health Services Administration, UAB School of Health Professions, Webb 506, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-3361.
Telephone 205-934-1583
Web http://www.uab.edu/shp/hsa/msha
or the UAB Graduate School of Management (MBA Program), BEC 203, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-4460.
Telephone 205-934-8815
Executive M.S.H.A. Program
Qualified students can earn the Master of Science in Health Administration (M.S.H.A.) by completing the executive program. This program is open to those with at least 5 years of experience in health care organizations, either as managers or as clinical professionals. Participants in the Executive M.S.H.A. program complete both on-campus and distance-learning activities, and a brief field experience, within 2 years of study.
Additional Information
For detailed information, contact Admissions Coordinator, Department of Health Services Administration, UAB School of Health Professions, Webb 605, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-3361.
Telephone 205-934-1672
Web http://www.uab.edu/shp/hsa/msha (Click on Executive M.S.H.A.)
Course Descriptions
Unless otherwise noted, all courses are for 3 semester hours of credit. Course numbers preceded with an asterisk indicate courses that can be repeated for credit, with stated stipulations.
Health Administration (HA)
602. Introduction to Health Care Systems. U.S. health care system. Historical context; systems theory; analysis of organizational components; health services personnel; national, state, and local government roles; financing mechanisms; demography; mortality and morbidity; quality assurance; political issues; and trends in progress. Individual and group projects and field trips (4-credit hours).
605. Health Policy and Politics in the United States. Analysis of policy-making process in the U.S. Reviews interest groups, associations and other forces influencing policy-making, legislative process, and evolution of U.S. health.
606. Operations Management and Process Improvement in Health Services Administration. Presents an overview of operational management and process improvement from the administrative perspective. Provides students with knowledge, skills, and tools including lean/six sigma, to implement, facilitate, and coordinate continuous quality improvement activities in health care environments. At course end students sit for an exam which provides eligibility for a nationally recognized green belt certificate in six sigma.
607. Operations Management in Health Services Administration. Overview of operational management processes from the administrative perspective. Executive MSHA Only
612. Essentials of Health and Human Disease. Essentials of health and human disease related to normal and abnormal physiology.
613. Health Law. This course focuses on equipping MSHA students with a practical knowledge of the American Legal System and how it affects the highly-regulated health care industry. Using case analysis, the course explores selected legal principles, including professional and institutional liability, medical malpractice, medical staff credentialing and privileges, informed consent, medical records, patients' rights and privacy issues, government regulation of health care facilities, reimbursement, corporate compliance, and health care fraud and abuse. Given the increasingly complex relationship between the delivery of health care services and the law, health care executives must be equipped to recognize potential legal and regulatory issues and to effectively manage those issues also while considering the overall impact of compliance on the cost, quality of, and access to health care services.
614. Process Improvement. Customer-driven process involving team and process thinking and application of statistical tools to way in which work is accomplished. Provides knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to implement, facilitate, and coordinate continuous quality improvement activities in health care environments. Executive MSHA Only
616. Medical Aspects of Emergency and Disaster Management. Biomedical Ethics. Focuses on the examination of various faith traditions, theories, principles and methods that influence reasoning, analysis, and argument in contemporary health care ethics. Investigation of notable cases, the application of Modern Moral Theory, and in depth discourse on current issues in health care ethics (including media) is the cornerstone of the course.
618. Seminar in Health Services Administration. The purpose of this seminar is to meet MSHA students' needs for exposure to issues and processes beyond the traditional didactic component of the curriculum by providing additional exposure to executives and other leaders in health care. It provides an opportunity to reinforce skills, knowledge, and abilities that will be required if students are to effectively transition into their administrative residency and professional health management practice (1-credit hour).
620. Health Care Financial Management I. This course will concentrate on the application of accounting and financial management principles and concepts for decision-making in health care organizations, and will integrate knowledge of these principles to specific problems. Five topics are covered: financial accounting, cost accounting, sources of revenues, budgeting and control, and pricing.
621. Health Care Financial Management II. This course will concentrate on the application of financial management principles and concepts for decision-making in health care organizations, and will integrate knowledge of health care finance to specific problems.
Topics covered include time value of money, investment decision analysis, investment and portfolio risk, cost of capital, risk and return, capital budgeting, and analysis and development of pro forma financial statements. Much of the learning in this course will come from case analyses, interactions with other students, and participation in the classroom discussions.
623. Application of Health Care Finance Concepts. Designed to be a "hands-on" project with an area health care oriented Chief Financial Officer that would be a "real world" application of financial tools and techniques for students.
624. Revenue Cycle Management. This course allows students to understand the impact and process related to the revenue cycle and how it is integrated into the operations of a health care organization.
625. Strategic Planning and Management. Methods for strategic planning and management of health services organizations. Techniques for determining strategies for unique services; integration of strategy, structure, and administrative systems.
628. Leadership Development. Provides tools for the students' professional development and leadership; directs students' search for an administrative residency.
631. Organization Theory and Behavior. Introduction to organization theory and behavior with applications to health services organizations. Topics include organization structure, organizational/environmental relationships, organizational performance, power and leadership, attitudes, motivation, communication, and group dynamics.
632. Quantitative Methods in Health Services Administration. Selected mathematical, statistical, and computer applications and statistical techniques applied to decision making in hospitals and health services organizations.
635. Human Resources Management in Health Services Administration. Human resources management issues, including strategic role of employee selection, appraisal, rewards, and development, applications to health care sector, labor relations, and unique aspects of labor law relevant to health care organizations.
640. Information Systems and Management Science in Health Services Administration. Effective use of information and quantitative analysis in clinical care and management decision making in health services organizations. Provides students with sufficient background to communicate effectively with technical personnel and provide general management oversight of information systems within organizations.
644. Seminar: Issues in Ambulatory Care and Medical Group Management. Overview to the field of ambulatory care and physician practice management. Emphasis on outpatient care.
645. Health Economics. Economic analysis applied to health services sector; concepts of efficiency applied to production and distribution of health services, health insurance, government programs, health care personnel and health services organizations; current public policy issues; emphasis on student application of economic principles to health care issues.
671. Health Care Marketing. Introductory survey of marketing concepts as applied to health services organizations. Consumer behavior, market segmentation, target marketing, marketing research, management, and control of marketing mix variables. (Also MBA 671).
672. Health Care Entrepreneurship. Overview of the principle components of health care entrepreneurship, including business planning, raising funds, and the entrepreneurial process. Special attention will be given to developing entrepreneurial activity and promoting innovation in existing health care organizations (intrapreneurial ventures).
675. Health Administration Internship. Provides an experience for MSHA students to become more familiar with a health care organization or the delivery of health care in a different country.
680. Health Administration Capstone. Integrate concepts and methods covered within the MSHA curriculum, application of concepts, principles, and theories that will generate solutions and recommendations for the case study.
690. Administrative Residency. Students enroll in this course during their administrative residency.


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Location: Marina del Rey, CA
Swiss food near LAX
Mon, 05/21/12 12:09 AM
I've passed by
Chalet Edelweiss
many times and today I actually ate there.
What a great find! Swiss food in the Los Angeles area, Westchester to be exact.
When you walk through the door you feel like you're in an outside patio. There is a faux tree on one side and the Alps on the other.
The menu proved troubling. There were so many things that I wanted to try.
I started out with the...
mit Schwarzwälder Schinken
Bitburger beer with Black forest ham and cheese combined in a tasty soup with a warming color and flavor $7.00
I happen to love cheese and beer soup and this one didn't disappoint. The toast pieces on top and the little pieces of Black Forest Ham were a bonus. The soup had a sweet undertone which I found out from the manager was vanilla.
There were four of us and we all agreed to try the Raclette.
Swiss Raclette
cheese melted over a layer of potatoes,
served with cocktail onions, pickles and tomatoes appetizer size $9
The description of the Swiss Raclette is exactly what we were served. I could eat it as an entres. Cheese and potatoes are great comfort food. Watch out for that hot plate!
I ordered the
Jaeger Schnitzel
Choice of sautéed pork loin Schnitzel or chicken breast, topped with bacon bits, mushrooms, croutons and pearl onions, served with homemade Spaetzli and red cabbage $20
It was outstanding! I'd order it again if I didn't want to try a different dish.
What I really noticed was all food descriptions are spot on.
I've had Spaetzli in the past, but this was a bit different. After making the Spaetzli, it was heated up or fried.
The other things ordered by my friends were a steak salad...
and one of the specials of the day which was some sort of a turkey dish. I didn't pay too much attention to it because I was enthralled with my own.
We were offered apple strudel and fried apple rings over vanilla ice cream but we'd had enough.
Chalet Edelweiss is very cute inside. With a few items brought here from Switzerland we felt like we were in a real chalet.
That pizza oven in the center of the picture is for the pizzas that the Swissphobes must order.
What a great place! It's just a block or two from the In n Out by LAX.
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Joined: 9/20/2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Re:Swiss food near LAX
Mon, 05/21/12 2:14 AM
Mar52, when I was in Switzerland 25 years ago, everyone there was eating pizza. I couldn't account for it, since they have great food of their own. It was probably that pesky "Americanization" thing. By now, I'm sure that the Swiss think that pizza is a native food.
Thanks for the review, though. I'll definitely check this place out. Just about all of the good German restaurants in LA have closed down, and I'm craving those spaetzel!
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Joined: 11/5/2004
Location: Stoughton, WI
Re:Swiss food near LAX
Mon, 05/21/12 10:03 AM
Mmmm....cheese, beer, and ham all together in 1 convenient bowl!
Almost makes me want to put on some lederhosen. Perhaps I will for Smoke Day.
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Joined: 5/21/2006
Location: West Allis, Wisconsin
Re:Swiss food near LAX
Mon, 05/21/12 12:20 PM
Excellent find, my friend! All the food looks great! The only slight comment, is that now a days the restaurant serves pork instead of veal for schitzel. To me, than call it pork schnitzel-not just schnitzel......
ann peeples
Total Posts: 8317
Joined: 5/21/2006
Location: West Allis, Wisconsin
Re:Swiss food near LAX
Mon, 05/21/12 12:23 PM
Comment, as I screwed up! They did call it pork( or chicken) schitzel...I guess I am on a mission for veal schnitzel these days....
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Joined: 7/24/2008
Location: Bayonne, NJ
Re:Swiss food near LAX
Mon, 05/21/12 1:17 PM
Everything looks outstanding! Especially the soup!
Italian is the official language in Ticino (Switzerland). They share a border and some cuisine.
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Joined: 4/17/2005
Location: Marina del Rey, CA
Re:Swiss food near LAX
Mon, 05/21/12 1:30 PM
A lot of their schnitzel dishes had veal as a $5 upgrade option.
Catasaurus, it's right on Sepulveda... east side of the street, across from Kohls or what was once The Broadway. (I hate that we don't have department store choices now)
We went there thinking that we'd share a bowl of fondue. The price ended that idea immediately.
It's $17 PER PERSON and add-ins are $2 each. They had a two person minimum.
If we had wanted only fondue it would have been different.
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BARSTOW• Search warrants served at two separate Barstow residences after ongoing investigations resulted in arrests for drugs and possession of a firearm over the weekend.
The Barstow Police Department Street Enforcement Team (SET) seized methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a 12-gauge shotgun and several unused shotgun shells during searches Friday and Saturday, according to a police news release.
On Friday, a search at a residence in the 1200 block of Sunshine Drive led to the arrest of Steven Brock, 33, who was reported to have been selling illegal drugs from the home, police said, though sufficient evidence wasn't discovered to corroborate that information.
Meth, a shotgun and shotgun shells were located at the residence. Brock has a prior felony conviction for possession of illegal drugs in Florida, according to police.
On Saturday, the street enforcement team searched a residence in the 700 block of West Buena Vista Street and arrested Rhonda Black, 46, who was also alleged to have been selling illegal drugs out of the home, according to police.
Meth and several items, including drug paraphernalia, were located at the residence, police said.
Brock was arrested for drug possession and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Black was arrested for possession of controlled substances for sale.
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as a Lions fan I hate you..the link is of the idiot who's name shall not pass my lips and not what you said...when has goddammit become swearing? Getting all puritan on us
agree 100% Puppy. this is utter nonsense. what's next, "holy cow", "Jesus"?
@mike22simms Ummm, I can only speak on behalf of one group but, actually there are many who may take exception with "jesus" too. This stems from the same issue as Corrente's use of "God" and relates back to taking the Lord's name in vain ... one of the 10 commandments. I just point out that some people would probably cringe when hearing this in broadcast conversation. Personally, i respect your freedom to say this all you want, but I am not comfortable with hearing it blasted into the stadium where I sit as a fan of the game. Since I have played high school, university and rec league sports, I wouldn't be shocked by it though :)


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This week I need to ease myself back into the column writing thing in order to avoid an upper-body injury, so I am going to give you a boatload of thoughts, musings, snippets, tidbits, oddments, morsels, and crumbs heading into the second half of the season. I originally had scheduled Peter Forsberg to write a guest column in my absence, but he fell victim to a massive concussion while cleaning his ear with a Q-tip. I know that Dobber loves to refer to Forsberg as a Band-Aid boy, but I say we call a spade a spade, and refer to him as a complete pussy from now on.
Something is happening in Phoenix right now and it is resulting in many of the Coyotes becoming fantasy worthy again. Nagy and Doan are no-brainers, but my pick for most valuable Coyote in the second half from a fantasy perspective is Yanic Perreault. Since being signed, he is averaging almost a point a game, as well as getting a ton a power play time, and for those pools with Face-off wins as a category, he is the league's best gunslinger when taking the draw. Oh, by the way, he is also one of the team leaders in plus minus. I guess my question is why is this guy always a last minute signing, especially in the offense heavy NHL of today?
For the sake of hockey in general, I would love to see what Havlat and Gaborik could do if they could play a full season. Both of them came back from a lengthy hiatus and looked like they were never gone. Fantasy wise, I would put these two guys just behind Crosby, Ovechkin, and Jagr in terms of fantasy value, assuming they could be depended on to play 75 games or so.
A lot has been said about Jonathan Cheechoo's career surge being directly related to the arrival of Joe Thornton last season, but after digesting the state of affairs in San Jose recently, I have come to the conclusion that the Cheechoo train had an almost equal impact on the career year of Big Joe. With Cheech having a sub-par season, it has had a direct impact of Thornton's production, and in fact put the big center on pace for less than 100 points and a minus ranking. Unacceptable if San Jose hopes to challenge Anaheim for the Western Conference.
At this point in our fantasy seasons, the big name players pretty much balance each other out, and the lesser name guys who have break-out second halves are what make the difference for most pool champions. Here are my predictions for the top ten players to covet in the second half of the season:
1) Jozef Stumpel
2) Kristian Huselius
3) Pierre Marc-Bouchard
4) Andrew Brunette
5) Tomas Holmstrom
6) Johnny Pohl
7) Chris Kelly
8) Scott Walker
9) Yanic Perreault
10) J.P. Dumont
Perhaps the most intriguing here is Pohl, who has 12 points in his last 12 games. Also note that I have not put these guys in a specific order of projected value, but rather given a general list for you to apply to your waiver wire. If any of these guys pop up, grab 'em and thank me later. There are also a few stars who should turn it around in the second half, yet whose stock may be low in regards to trading for them at this point. I say Doan, Prospal, Datsyuk, Naslund, Demitra, Arnott, and Redden fall into this category. Take a half-assed shot at these guys and you may just land a couple for very little in return.
Also remember that we are entering the "dog days" of the pool season. Many people become distracted from their team over the holidays, and never regain interest. In addition, many guys whose teams no longer have a shot at winning will also become complacent when keeping on top of things. A successful poolie will extort these people and make them pay for their lackadaisical approach. Be one of the latter people and you will find yourself in the thick of the battle up until the end of the season.
Next week I will do an in depth analyses of how you should approach the remainder of the season when involved in a keeper league. I will explain how to make a strong final run if you are in contention, and how to best prepare your team for next season if your not. You will be surprised at how much more you can improve next year's team now than if you wait and try it at season's end or prior to next year's draft.
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- The United Kingdom is the largest producer of oil and the second-largest producer of natural gas in the European Union. Following years of exports of both fuels, the UK became a net importer of natural gas and crude oil in 2004 and 2005, respectively.
- Although aggressive targets for renewable energy are in place, oil remains important to the UK energy balance, with oil contributing 38 percent of total energy consumption.
- Recent increases in tax rates for the oil and gas sector, coupled with technical issues, have contributed to sharp declines in UK oil production. Higher tax rates have made the UK fields less competitive, which were already strained by high operating and decommissioning costs.
- Although a number of new fields are expected to come online in 2013, UK production will continue to decline as new production will not be sufficient to offset the declines.
- Once a major exporter of oil, the UK exports have dropped in tandem with decreasing domestic production.
- UK's natural gas production has been on a long-term declining trend, but the country continues to produce sizeable natural gas volumes. In 2011, domestic natural gas production was sufficient to satisfy more than half of domestic consumption.
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels accounts for the majority of electricity produced in the UK, with coal occupying the top spot among all sources.
- Although natural gas-fired power stations were replacing coal as the principle source of the UK power supply for a number of years, this trend seems to be reversing. Coal use for electric power generation increased in 2012, likely due to the relative cost of natural gas in the UK.
- Currently accounting for about one-fifth of total electricity generation, nuclear power plants are central to the UK government plans for future generation. Much of the additional generating capacity will be filled with new nuclear units.
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The popularity of compact system cameras (CSCs) has exploded over the last couple of years because of the quality images and flexibility of use they deliver. There are models available from all of the key camera manufacturers including Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung and Sony.
Although choice is generally a good thing, the vast array of CSCs on the market today can make choosing the right one a daunting prospect.
The popularity of these cameras can be put down to a number of factors. Being able to change lenses increases creative possibilities, plus the large image sensor (when compared to compact cameras) in many helps to improve noise levels at high sensitivities and boost dynamic range.
Recent advances in sensor technology have also helped to close the gap in image quality between these cameras and bulkier DSLRs.
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Above all else, the compact size means that compact system cameras are not left at home due to their bulk, which, for many, can bring the fun back into picture taking. Models range from those best suited to snap-shooters, right through to cameras with professional-level controls and features.
We've taken a good look through the CSC ranges each manufacturer has to offer and taken each model's strengths into account, to help you to find the camera best tailored to your particular requirements.
Prices listed are typical selling prices for standard packages with a basic zoom lens included, in the UK, Australia and the US. We've grouped the best compact system cameras by brand and ranges, to help you to find your way around the best CSCs on offer now.
Panasonic Micro Four Thirds range
Developed jointly by Olympus and Panasonic, the Micro Four Thirds system was the first true mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system available.
The imaging sensor has an aspect ratio of 4:3, unlike many other cameras that stick to the same 3:2 aspect ratio of 35mm film. There's also a crop factor of 2x, which means a 25mm lens is required to provide the same angle of view of a 50mm lens used on a 35mm camera.
Currently, Micro Four Thirds camera owners have the widest range of lenses to choose from, with lenses from both manufacturers being compatible with all Micro Four Thirds cameras. Due to the wide support this system enjoys, third-party lens and accessory manufacturers such as Sigma and Voigtlander also supply compatible products. Adaptors for a wide range of lenses are available to enable them to be mounted on Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Panasonic G5
Price: £630/AU$1,000/US$800
Spec: 16MP, 1080p video, 3-inch adjustable touchscreen, EVF
Featuring a newly designed 16MP digital sensor and Venus Engine VII FHD processor, Panasonic promises that the G5 delivers images that are cleaner and freer of noise than seen before on a G series camera. Panasonic is keen to call the G5 a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera, since it's slightly bigger than most CSCs.
Innovative new features such as the TouchPad AF operation and Eye Sensor AF are appealing. It also has a good number of automatic controls, digital filters and scene guides to appeal to novices or those looking simply to point and shoot.
The Panasonic G5 is our Best mid-range CSC award-winner.
Read our Panasonic G5 review
Panasonic GF5
Price: £400/AU$700/US$520
Spec: 12.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch touchscreen
Panasonic has done a great job at building a compact system camera that will appeal very strongly to those looking to step up from compact or bridge models, while keeping enough manual controls to satisfy those looking for more.
The amount of detail the Panasonic Lumix GF5 captures is particularly impressive - especially considering the lens we used for the majority of our shots was the supplied kit lens (albeit the more expensive option). This is a great option for those looking to get started with a compact system camera.
The Panasonic Lumix GF5 wins our Best entry-level CSC award.
Read our Panasonic GF5 review
Panasonic GX1
Price: £440/AU$840/US$470
Spec: 16MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD touchscreen, extensive manual control
Aimed at enthusiasts and experienced photographers, the Panasonic Lumix GX1 sports plenty of manual control options in a compact, rugged metal body. Adjustments can be made via the camera's physical controls or via the 3-inch touchscreen interface.
A resolution of 16MP enables large high-quality prints to be produced, and video can be recorded at 1080p in the popular AVCHD format. Support for SD, SDHC and SDXC cards is also included, providing plenty of storage options.
Although no optical viewfinder is included, an accessory port on the rear enables an electronic viewfinder to be attached with relative ease. Other stand-out features include a maximum continuous shooting speed of 5.5 frames per second (fps) and an electronic level, which will help to ensure your images don't suffer from wonky horizons and leaning buildings.
Read our Panasonic GX1 review
Panasonic G3
Price: £470/AU$745/US$650
Spec: 16MP, 1080p video, 3-inch swivel LCD touchscreen, built-in EVF
The Panasonic Lumix G3 squeezes advanced controls, an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and a 3-inch swivel touchscreen interface into a svelte lightweight body with DSLR styling.
20fps continuous shooting is possible at a reduced resolution of 4MP, and a not too shabby rate of 4fps at full resolution, making this camera suitable for capturing fast-moving action.
Generally well received at its launch, the Panasonic Lumix G3 also produces high resolution 16MP images, suitable for reproduction at large sizes, and 1080p video recording in the popular AVCHD format.
Read our Panasonic G3 review
Panasonic GH3
Price: £1199/US$1298/AU$1230
Spec: 16.05MP 17.3x13mm Live MOS sensor, Full HD video, 3-inch 614,000-dot variangle touchscreen
Panasonic has made the GH3 more appealing to serious photographers than the Panasonic GH2 by increasing the number of direct controls it has on its body and giving it a more robust magnesium alloy construction that is dust and weatherproof.
The GH3 is also quite a bit bigger than the GH2 that it replaces and it is a similar size to an entry-level SLR.
As on the GH2, the GH3's 3-inch screen is touch-sensitive, but it's a capacitive device and very responsive, so it makes selecting settings, making adjustments and scrolling through images very easy.
The GH3 produces high quality still images and movie footage, but as is often the case, we recommend keeping the sensitivity below ISO 6400 where possible.
All the modern conveniences that we want from a digital compact system camera are provided by the GH3; a decent EVF, an articulating capacitive touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity and a fast autofocus system. Not to mention excellent image quality.
Read our Panasonic GH3 review
Olympus PENs
Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2
Price: £500/AU$600/US$600
Spec: 16.1MP, 1080p video, fixed 3-inch touchscreen, TruePic VI image processor
Olympus announced the PEN Mini E-PM2 and the PEN Lite E-PL3 together, at Photokina 2012. Both feature touchscreen controls for quick and easy autofocusing, plus ports for external EVFs, the Mini has a smaller body than the Lite, and a fixed LCD screen rather than an articulating one.
It also has the same excellent 16.1MP Four Thirds type sensor and TruePic VI image processor as the Olympus OM-D, Olympus's premier compact system camera. Another feature borrowed from the OM-D is Live Bulb mode for long exposures, which shows you the image building up on the LCD screen so you can simply close the shutter when the exposure looks right.
Read our Hands on: Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 review
Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5
Price: £600/AU$800/US$700
Spec: 16.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch tiltable touchscreen, 12 art filters
As before, the new Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 is smaller than the Olympus PEN, but bigger than the Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2. Like the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 that it replaces, the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 has a tilting 3-inch screen, and it's now touch-sensitive.
The touchscreen works with the Live Guide that helps novices make settings adjustments, with the 12 art filters, with Touch Shutter mode and for setting autofocus points. The compact system camera also accepts interchangeable grips that are fixed onto the body by a chunky screw.
Read our Olympus E-PL5 review
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Price: £1,150/AU$1,210/US$1,100
Spec: 16MP, 1080p Video, 3.0-inch OLED tilting screen, Dust and splash proof magnesium alloy body, Built in EVF
Harking back to the classic design of Olympus OM 35mm SLR cameras, the OM-D E-M5 mixes retro styling with modern sophistication. A 16 megapixel LiveMOS sensor, capable of recording images at sensitivities up to ISO 25600 and full HD video, is encased with a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body with a built-in electronic viewfinder and a tiltable three inch OLED screen.
Being aimed at serious photographers, the OM-D sports quick access to manual exposure functions. A newly developed five-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation system also promises to keep images sharp across the frame by compensations for body movement as well as vertical and horizontal camera movements. This new system also works during video recording.
Read our Olympus OM-D review
Olympus PEN E-P3
Price: £650/AU$880/US$730
Spec: 12.3MP, 1080p video, 3-inch OLED touchscreen, dual control dials, built-in flash
Don't be fooled by the chunky retro styling, the Olympus PEN E-P3 is the most advanced CSC from Olympus to date. Housed in the robust metal frame is a 3-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen to aid quick menu navigation. Capacitive touchscreens tend to be more responsive than the resistive type found on most digital cameras, resulting in a slicker user experience, although it isn't possible to use a non-conductive stylus for greater accuracy.
Aimed at experienced photographers and enthusiasts, two control dials give direct access to shutter and aperture functions when shooting in manual exposure mode. Interchangeable finger grips are available too, to customise handling.
This is the first flagship Olympus PEN model to include a built-in flash, which is handy for fill-in and for illuminating dark scenes. As with all Olympus PEN models, image stabilisation is built into the body rather than the lens, so all lenses benefit from this technology. The 12.3MP Live-MOS sensor provides ample resolution for prints up to A3 in size, and Full 1080p HD videos can be recorded with stereo sound.
Read our Olympus PEN E-P3 review
Sony NEX range
Although Sony NEX cameras aren't the most compact on offer here, they sport a large APS-C sensorwith a crop factor of 1.5x. This means a 30mm lens is required to provide the same angle of view as a standard 45mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Larger sensors have a greater surface area available for reacting with light, which should improve performance at high sensitivities and dynamic range in high contrast situations. Having more surface area available also enables higher pixel counts to be achieved.
A decent number of additional lenses are available for the NEX system, with third-party lens manufacturers such as Tamron beginning to support the E-mount. Owners of Sony Alpha cameras can purchase an adaptor to enable A-mount lenses to be used with the cameras too.
Sony NEX-3N
Price: £400/US$500 (around AU$580)
Spec: 16.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch tiltable LCD screen
The Sony NEX-3N sits in the company's cheapest and most basic entry-level CSC range. It replaces the Sony NEX-F3 and has a redesigned chassis, which makes it the smallest and lightest CSC to feature an APS-C sized sensor.
Aiming pretty squarely at compact camera "step-up" users, the camera has a 16.1 million pixel sensor, the same device that can be found in the Sony NEX-5R. It also features a 180-degree tilting LCD screen, which is ideal for framing self-portraits, though it's not touchscreen.
Read our Hands on: Sony NEX-3N review
Sony NEX-F3
Price: £410/AU$700/US$600
Spec: 16.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch tiltable LCD screen, strong high ISO performance
The Sony NEX-C3 has been revised and replaced by the Sony NEX-F3, which has an APS-C sizedCMOS sensor, a resolution of 16.1MP and maximum sensitivity setting of IS0 16000.
A bulkier body and decent finger grip make controls easier to access. All the usual metering modes and manual functions are included too, along with two fully automatic picture-taking modes for those who wish to simply point and shoot.
Read our Sony NEX-F3 review
Sony NEX-5R
Price: £670/AU$800/US$650
Spec: 16.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch tilting touchscreen, Wi-Fi
The NEX-5R is the first Sony CSC with Wi-Fi connectivity, and is a significant upgrade on the Sony NEX-5N. The inclusion of downloadable apps enables quick and easy customisation, and the new hybrid AF system works well.
The Sony NEX-R5 shows how compact system cameras are really coming into their own. The design doesn't have to rely on retro chic, but instead uses modern research and development to create a compact body shape that both fits the electronics and also feels comfortable to hold.
Read our Hands on: Sony NEX-5R review
Sony NEX-6
Price: £619/US$848/AU$998
Spec: 16.1MP APS-C format CMOS sensor, Full HD video, 3-inch 921,000-dot tilting LCD, 2,359,000-dot EVF
Unlike the Sony 5R below it in Sony's CSC line-up, the Sony NEX-6 has an electronic viewfinder (EVF) built-in. There's also a pop-up flash and a standard design hot-shoe to accept a flashgun. Oddly, however, the screen is not touch-sensitive like the 5R's and it can't tilt right up to help with self-portraits.
As usual the enthusiast's favourite exposure modes (aperture priority, shutter priority and manual) are available along with a collection of scene modes for less experienced users. The camera is also Wi-Fi enabled and is compatible with Sony's apps to add extra functionality.
We found the NEX-6 a very enjoyable camera to use and it produces some excellent results that can be shared directly on social networking sites like Facebook.
Read our Sony NEX-6 review
Sony NEX-7
Price: £950/AU$1,500/US$1,350
Spec: 24.3MP, 1080p video, 3-inch tiltable LCD screen, EVF, direct manual control
A compact system camera with professional ambition. The Sony NEX-7 is the flagship model in the Sony CSC range, sporting a 24.3MP CMOS sensor, Full HD video recording and direct manual controls. The high pixel count should enable really large prints to be produced. A 3-inch tiltable LCD screen provides extra flexibility when shooting, and the lightweight magnesium body feels reassuringly rugged.
A high-resolution OLED electronic viewfinder is included, enabling you to choose your preferred method for composing images. ISO sensitivities up to ISO 16000 are available, enabling images to be taken in very dark conditions.
The Sony NEX-7 wins our Best advanced CSC award.
Read our Sony NEX 7 review
Nikon 1 Series
Nikon was late to the compact system camera party with the 1 Series, and the announcement was quite a surprise for many, due to the small sensor size and other new technologies included as standard.
The CX format sensor, at 13.2 x 8.8mm, is much smaller than the APS-C sensor in the Sony NEX series and the Micro Four Thirds sensor in Olympus and Panasonic CSCs. This results in a crop factor of 2.7x, which means an 18.5mm lens would provide an angle of view equivalent to a 50mm lens used on a 35mm camera.
Having such a small sensor may cause issues for Nikon producing wide-angle lenses for the system, due to the short focal lengths required. Currently only a few lenses are available for the system, but an adaptor is available to enable Nikon F Mount lenses to be used.
Nikon is the only manufacturer currently to employ a hybrid focusing system, which combines the benefits of phase and contrast detection autofocus. To reduce shutter lag, the 1 series also begins taking images before the shutter is fully pressed.
Nikon 1 J2
Price: £500/AU$600/US$550
Spec: 10.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD screen, creative mode
Unlike other systems, Nikon uses a smaller, 1-inch CX format sensor in the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 J2, which enables a smaller overall body size.
More of a tweak here and there than a full-blown upgrade, the Nikon 1 J2 nevertheless is a good camera that is more than fit for purpose. The extra resolution on the screen is a welcome addition, as is the ability to more quickly access creative modes.
Read our Nikon 1 J2 review
Nikon 1 J3
Price: £580/US$600 (around AU$875)
Spec: 14MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD screen
The J3 has the world's smallest body for a compact system camera, with a CX format (1-inch) sensor. The fact that it has a higher resolution, has some much needed tweaks - and has the addition of some extra modes (such as Slow View), makes this a decent upgrade from the J1.
The Nikon 1 J3 is a very likeable camera, and if you're new to the CSC market it's certainly a good option. The number of compatible optics are growing for the Nikon 1 range, with some, such as the 50mm f/1.8, being a good investment to help you get more from the camera. With a few niggles, though, it's far from being perfect.
Read our Nikon 1 J3 review
Nikon 1 V2
Price: £750/AU$1,100/US$850
Spec: 14.2MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD screen, creative mode
Nikon has replaced the Nikon 1 V1 with the Nikon 1 V2, producing a more sophisticated CSC that is more likely to appeal to advanced photography enthusiasts, thanks to the addition of a mode dial and the improved ergonomics.
Whether it will tempt anyone away from the slew of larger sensored compact system cameras currently on the market seems questionable. Although it probably still won't overtake the J series in terms of popularity, the images from it are a step up for those looking to get a little more serious with their photography, making it a good introduction to the world of CSCs.
Read our Nikon 1 V2 review
Nikon 1 J1
Price: £350/AU$680/US$600
Spec: 10.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD screen, 60fps continuous shooting
Aimed at those ready for a step up from conventional compact digital cameras, the Nikon1 J1 is designed to be compact and, above all, easy to use. The modest 10.1MP resolution is among the lowest found on current CSCs, but since each pixel should have a larger area to react to light, this should help the camera's performance at high ISO sensitivities. A built-in flash is available for extra illumination.
The sleek, compact body is available in a range of five colours, enabling you to choose the one that suits you best. In addition to the HD video feature, which can record 1080p resolution footage, full resolution still images can be taken during recording, which is quite a handy feature. Fast action can be captured at a blazingly fast 60fps at full resolution too.
The Smart Photo Selector feature shoots images before and after the shutter button is pressed, saving the 'best' five to the memory card for whittling down later. This feature is unique to the Nikon 1 series, and should increase your chances of getting the shot you're after.
Read our Nikon 1 J1 review
Nikon 1 V1
Price: £500/AU$950/US$900
Spec: 10.1MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD screen, EVF, 60fps continuous shooting
The Nikon V1 is very similar to the J1, except that it has a higher resolution 3-inch LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder, but lacks a built-in flash. A hotshoe is provided for attaching the new Speedlight SB-N5, which is an optional extra.
The same Smart Photo Selector feature and still image taking during movie recording are present, as is the ability to take shots continuously at 60fps. Slow motion video at 400fps complements the HD video feature, which records 1080p video at 60fps.
Read our Nikon 1 V1 review
Samsung NX System
Samsung is often overlooked when considering cameras, but its NX Series of compact system cameras is well worth investigating.
Based around an APS-C sized sensor, similar to the Sony NEX series, this results in a crop factor of 1.5x. A reasonable selection of lenses is available to choose from, with most popular focal lengths covered.
The latest iFunction lenses enable common functions such as ISO, aperture and exposure compensation to be adjusted via the manual focus ring on the lens, providing an intuitive method for manual control.
Samsung NX1000
Price: £400/AU$650/US$550
Spec: 20.3MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD screen, Wi-Fi
Samsung's new NX1000 is the most light and compact member of its CSC lineup, but it houses the same 20.3 million pixel sensor as the NX210 and NX20, an APS-C format sensor and Wi-Fi functionality.
Although the NX1000 lacks the quality feel of the other NX cameras, it provides a lot of functionality. And given that it has the same sensor and processor, it should produce comparable images at a more attractive price.
Read our Hands on: Samsung NX1000 review
Samsung NX200
Price: £400/AU$500/US$700
Spec: 20.3MP, 1080p video, 3-inch AMOLED screen, 7fps continuous shooting
Samsung's flagship compact system camera sports an APS-C sized sensor with a whopping 20.3MP squeezed onto it, enabling very high resolution images to be taken, which are suitable for producing large prints. If shooting fast action, these huge images can be captured at a rate of 7fps, so it may be worth investing in a very large memory card to accompany this camera.
Sensitivities from ISO 100 to ISO 12800 can be selected, making the Samsung NX200 suitable for shooting in a wide range of lighting conditions. Full HD video footage can also be recorded. The sleek metal body is rugged, reasonably lightweight and contains a bright 3-inch AMOLED screen. There's no built-in flash unit, but a hotshoe connection for an external flash is provided.
Read our Samsung NX200 review
Samsung NX11
Price: £430/AU$600/Not sold in the US
Spec: 14.6MP, 720p video, 3-inch AMOLED screen, EVF
Samsung's NX11 has more conventional DSLR styling and is the only current NX series camera to sport a electronic viewfinder. The same 3-inch AMOLED screen found on other NX cameras is also fitted to the NX11.
A 14.6MP CMOS sensor should provide ample resolution for most users, and HD videos can be recorded at 720p resolution. A lens priority mode provides optimised exposure settings for the attached lens and scene. Pressing the iFunction button on the lens enables the correct parameters to be entered quickly and simply.
Read our Samsung NX11 review
Canon, Pentax, Ricoh, Leica and Fuji
Canon EOS M
Price: £770/AU$900/US$780
Spec: 18MP, 1080p video, 3-inch touchscreen, EF lens adaptors
Canon finally entered the CSC fray with the long awaited EOS M, which uses the exact same 18MP APS-C format sensor and other innards as the Canon EOS 650D. One notable difference from the 650D, however, is the use of the new Canon EF-M lens mount, which has a shallower flange depth.
Canon wanted to produce a high quality camera that is easy to use and bridges the gap between compact and DSLR cameras. On the face of it, it seems to have achieved this and more, with adaptors for your EF and EF-lenses even available. However, although the image quality is superb, the M is let down by its slow autofocus system.
Read our Canon EOS M review
Pentax Q10
Price: £380/AU$600/US$600
Spec: 12.4MP, 1080p video, 3-inch touchscreen
The Pentax Q10, like its predecessor, is quite an interesting camera. With it being no bigger than many other advanced compact cameras, yet able to accept interchangeable lenses, it fills the gap between traditional advanced compact digital cameras and larger mirrorless camera systems well.
Those looking for a quirky alternative to the current crop of compact system cameras, with portability being their main concern, may be well served by the Pentax Q10, so long as you're well aware that image quality falls short of cameras equipped with a larger sensor.
Read our Pentax Q10 review
Pentax K-01
Price: £470/AU$600/US$630
Spec: 16MP, 1080p Video, ISO 100-25600, Compatible with all Pentax K-mount lenses
Pentax is never one to follow the flock, especially if the design of its compact system cameras is anything to go by. Rather than develop a new lens mount with a shorter back focus distance, the K-01 uses the existing Pentax K-mount as a basis for a new system.
This design should appeal to those with existing Pentax K-mount lenses, as every lens right back to those made in the 1970s is compatible. On the negative side, the K-01 is more bulky than other compact system cameras to allow for the extra distance between the lens and the sensor.
Industrial designer, Marc Newson, was drafted in to add a touch of style to the design of the camera body, which sports a 16 million pixel APS-C CMOS format sensor capable of taking images at ISO 25600. Eighty-one AF points are selectable by the user and a sensor-shift image stabilisation system, as found in Pentax DSLRS, should help to tame camera shake. Full HD video can be recorded and output to a television or BluRay recorder via the built in HDMI interface.
The K-01 is Pentax's second CSC. The first was the Q (see below), which is much more compact because it uses a considerably smaller sensor.
Read our Pentax K-01 review
Pentax Q
Price: £280/AU$450/US$400
Spec: 12.4MP, 1080p video, 3-inch LCD screen, smallest CSC currently available
Unlike most other manufacturers, that opted for larger sensors in their compact system cameras, Pentax has chosen to use a sensor no bigger than can be found in many mid-to-high-end compact cameras for the Q. This has enabled Pentax to create the smallest camera with interchangeable lenses currently available.
The 1/2.3'-inch sized sensor produces 12.4MP images, and 1080p HD video can be recorded. Despite the small sensor size, sensitivities up to ISO 6400 are available.
The range of lenses available is currently very limited, bolstered by the addition of a couple of low-cost 'toy' lenses, so it'll be interesting to see whether Pentax releases more optics in the near future. A built-in flash is provided, and a hotshoe will accept an external flashgun.
Read our Pentax Q review
Ricoh GXR
Price: £325/AU$750/US$580
Spec: Various sensors available, lens and sensor come as one complete unit
Ricoh's GXR is truly unique. Instead of just changing the lens, each lens comes with its own sensor tailored to the job. Although this novel idea makes sense as far as future-proofing the camera is concerned, it means each lens costs almost as much as a camera itself. It also means each lens unit can be a different resolution, to suit your different needs.
Ricoh continues to release new lens units and accessories for the system, the most exciting being a Leica M-series unit, which can accept a wide range of M-series-compatible lenses. Within this unit is a 12MP APS-C sensor, with a crop factor of 1.5x. This certainly isn't a mainstream system, but if it ticks certain boxes for you, it may be worth a closer look.
Read our Ricoh GXR review
Leica M9
Price: £4,950/AU$8,000/US$7,000 (body only)
Spec: Various sensors available, lens and sensor come as one complete unit
The Leica M system has existed longer before digital cameras and CSCs were conceived, but the M-series cameras are mirrorless rangefinders. Hence, the M9 deserves a place in this buying guide.
Leica has a reputation for quality that precedes each camera it releases, and these cameras come at a price. Those with a taste for the exotic may consider the Leica M9, the only camera in this list to use a sensor which is equal in size to 35mm film.
The M9's die cast brass construction is incredibly rugged and controls are kept simple. The body also houses an 18MP Kodak CCD sensor specifically designed for the M9. A micro-lens arrangement on the sensor surface is designed to reduce darkening towards the corners, especially with wide-angle lenses. The highest ISO sensitivity available is ISO 2500.
Unlike other mirrorless cameras, there's no video mode or autofocus - focusing is manual, using the rangefinder in the optical viewfinder for reference. Although not for everyone, the Leica M9 is still a compelling choice for photography enthusiasts, collectors and those who require a good digital rangefinder camera.
Read our Leica M9 review
Leica M Monochrom
Price: £6,100/AU$10,450/US$7,950
Spec: 18MP, 1080p video, 2.5-inch LCD screen, EVF, APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS sensor
Although it is based on the Leica M9, the Leica M Monochrom has no colour filter array, so it can only record black and white images. This means that every one of its 18 million pixels is used to record brightness values, and there is no demosaicing of the red, green and blue signals to create a full colour image.
It's about getting the best black and white photo possible, and this means gathering the maximum amount of luminance data in-camera. It comes withAdobe Lightroom and Nik Silver Efex Pro 2, recognising that in the modern age some adjustment is often necessary to get the desired look.
Read our hands on: Leica M Monochrom review
Fuji X-E1
Price: £1,150/(around AU$1,810))/US$1,400
Spec: 16MP, 1080p video, 2.8-inch LCD screen, EVF, APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS sensor
Combining the fantastic technology of the Fuji X-Pro1 with a more consumer-friendly price and a smaller, more streamlined body will surely make the Fuji X-E1 appeal to a wide range of people.
Adding a new 18-55mm kit lens to the lineup of the Fuji X range of CSCs is also a smart move, which will again appeal to a new crowd. The fact that the lens has a metal build and a wide f/2.8 aperture should also mean that it wins favour with existing X series users, and should allay fears of a drop in performance that is usually associated with kit optics.
Read our Fuji X-E1 review
Fuji X-Pro1
Price: £1,540/AU$1,900/US$1,700
Spec: 16.3MP, 1080p video, 3-inch RGBW LCD screen, hybrid viewfinder
Fujifilm has created quite a stir with its announcement of the X-Pro1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It uses the same hybrid viewfinder technology as the Fuji FinePix X100 compact camera. The viewfinder can be switched between an optical or a digital view instantly, with vital exposure information overlaid when using the optical viewfinder.
Fuji has developed a new lens mount for the system, which has a wide opening, enabling lenses to be mounted closer to the image sensor. This should help with lens quality, especially with wide-angles, because the short distance to the sensor can result in simpler optical design. The CSC's Leica M mount adaptor will open up a range of high-quality optics from Leica and Voigtlander.
A newly developed 16.3MP APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS sensor lies at the heart of the Fuji X-Pro1. This sensor is unique, since the individual RGB photosites are arranged more randomly than conventional Bayer pattern sensors. This is claimed to reduce Moiré patterning, so the sensor doesn't require an anti-aliasing filter, which should greatly improve sharpness of images.
Although the images from the X-Pro 1 can't quite match those from full-frame sensors for detail, they are very impressive and the dynamic range is excellent. This is definitely a camera to consider if you like traditional exposure controls.
Read our Fujifilm FinePix X-Pro1 review


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Guiltless high-fiber, high-protein brownies.
Submitted by GENEVIVA
Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 79.2
This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread. My new and improved version has less than half the calories and fat.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 11.5g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 94.9
This pie crust has a crunchy addition: pepitas, or shelled pumpkin seeds. They add a nice nutty flavor.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 168.1
Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 23g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 157
Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 10.3g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 61.1
At 300 calories a pop, donuts are an easy way to wreck a healthy breakfast. Not my baked ones. They're bursting with fruit and flavor--not fat!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 21g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 104.9
These cookies are packed full of whole grains and fiber to fill you up and keep you satisfied. They're great for snacks and suitable for those with diabetes!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 16g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 112.5
Low cal and def low effort to create this light snack for anytime, not just for over coffee
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Carbs: 9.4g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 54.8
Quick 'n easy after dinner treat (or breakfast)!
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Carbs: 26.9g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 148.9
Pumpkin is subbed for butter in this lowfat treat! Cranberries and almonds add flavor and nutrition!
Submitted by CMWELLS83
Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 64.3
I love tapioca pudding and this is the closest Raw Version I have ever found or made.
Submitted by TRAVELNISTA
Carbs: 43.3g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 9.2g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 214.5
By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, we've cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 14.7g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 88.8


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Thursday, April 24, 2014
By Edward D. Murphy email@example.com
Staff Writer
FALMOUTH — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud's path to the Democratic nomination for governor got a little clearer Wednesday.
Steve Woods, left, declared his "unequivocal support" for Mike Michaud, right, at a news conference in Falmouth on Wednesday.
Steve Woods, a business owner, Yarmouth town councilor and 2012 U.S. Senate candidate, dropped his own candidacy for the nomination and endorsed Michaud.
Woods said his campaign, launched last fall, had become focused too much on blaming Gov. Paul LePage for the state's problems and not enough on solutions. Michaud, he said, offers the best opportunity to solve Maine's problems, which he said include a stagnant economy and the departure of young adults to other states.
Michaud said he appreciated Woods' decision to drop out, which leaves the Democratic field open to Michaud. No other prominent Democrat has indicated a desire to run.
Without a challenge in the June primary, Michaud can marshal his money for the general election.
Michaud said he isn't concerned about a three-way race for governor, with LePage and Michaud joined by independent Eliot Cutler. He said his decision to run wasn't predicated on anyone dropping out.
Cutler made a late charge at LePage in the gubernatorial election of 2010 but lost some votes to Libby Mitchell, the Democratic candidate. LePage won with about 39 percent of the vote.
Woods and LePage criticized LePage on Wednesday for some of his comments during his term as governor, without stepping directly into this week's controversy over whether the governor said President Obama "hates white people."
Republicans who asked not to be identified told the Portland Press Herald that LePage made the comment during a party fundraiser this month.
Woods said LePage has disparaged Maine schools, teachers and students. Michaud said the governor's comments cast the state in a bad light and discourage investment by outside companies.
Brent Littlefield, LePage's political adviser, issued a statement late Wednesday saying that "Michael Michaud is the last person who should be lecturing anyone on business."
Littlefield said Michaud voted against "job creators" 61 percent of the time since he's been in Congress, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Woods was one of three independents in last year's six-candidate race for U.S. Senate, won by independent Angus King.
Woods got slightly more than 10,000 votes, less than 1.5 percent of the total. He dropped his campaign and endorsed King a few days before the election but remained on the ballot.
Woods runs a company in Falmouth called TideSmart, an umbrella firm with six subsidiary companies. He's also the chairman of the Yarmouth Town Council.
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Weeknight Suppers from Italy: 20 Dinner Recipes Inspired by Italy
I married into an Italian-American family, where a loaded casserole dish of lasagna is practically indistinguishable from maternal love. In my in-laws' family, the first ripe tomato of the season is an occasion to celebrate with ceremony, and grandparents' sausage bread and homemade wine are spoken of reverently. I've seen firsthand that, when it comes to food, Italy is a generous nation. Italy gave us pizza and pasta, and we never looked back. Italian cooking prizes the fresh, the local, the readily available — it taught me the arts of cucina povera, making do with what you have.
In weeknight cooking, fresh, simple Italian food is perhaps one of the greatest gifts and the simplest cuisine to enjoy. Today, we present you with 20 of our own personal favorite recipes inspired by Italy. Pasta with squash, with fennel, with velvety red wine meatballs. A simple pizza. Calzones to make (and freeze) for later lunches, and Tuscan vegetable stew rich with tomatoes. If you're thinking ahead to weeknight meals for fall, start here. You'll have all the pasta you need, and more!
• 1 Classic Margherita Pizza
• 2 Veal Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce
• 3 Marcella Hazan's Famous Tomato Sauce
• 4 Sausage & Fennel Ragù
• 5 Easy Sausage And Peppers
• 6 Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad
• 7 Basic Tomato Sauce (with Optional Zing!)
• 8 Homemade Piadinas
• 9 How to Make Calzones (And Freeze Them for Later!)
• 10 Spaghetti alla Carbonara
• 11 Baked Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions
• 12 Tuscan Bread & Tomato Soup (Ribollita)
• 13 Hearty Chicken Minestrone
• 14 Italian Wedding Soup
• 15 How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo
• 16 Lighter Stuffed Pasta Shells
• 17 One-Pot Pasta e Fagioli
• 18 Pasta with Butternut Squash, Sage, and Pine Nuts
• 19 Pork Ragu with Semolina Gnocchi
• 20 Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel
What is your favorite weeknight Italian supper? Do share!
(Images: See linked recipes for full image credits)
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OMG that pizza. I need that in my life, pronto.
My niece went to Italy last year and took a week long artisan food tour where she learned to make amazing authentic Italian dishes. She always invites us over when she's making homemade ravioli (which she learned how to make from an "Italian mamma"!) and it has become my favorite Italian dish ever! It's amazing how much better homemade pasta tastes! I hope to be able to take a tour myself so I can learn the secrets!
I'm Italian-American, and my dinners consist of a simple seasonal vegetable preparation. This time of year, for example, I might make a fritata with zucchini and corn, or green beans cooked down with tomatoes and olive oil. In the winter I might roast root vegetables or make a kale and white bean stew. These sorts of dishes are more Italian to me than the carb, cheese, and meat-laden things people typically associate us with.
I love Southern Italian flavors - it's bolder and more intense than Northern Italian. http://7th-taste.com/2010/12/06/sicilian-meatballs-nero-davola-italian-red-wine/
Try to pronounce vowels at the end of words and Not to use "S" for plural.
Now you are matching the food with the perfect names.
Everything sounds great.
Buon appetito!
Great list. It's inspired me to re-introduce a few of these dishes into my regular lineup. Love Italian dishes; detest tomato sauce. Sound contradictory? It's not really. There's nothing better than a sun ripened tomato but I find most tomato based sauces overwhelm the other ingredients. It's like drinking a bottle of ketchup (which is ok in moderation but it's a condiment not a main dish!) Maybe my taste buds are hyper-sensitive but if that's all I can taste, why bother:
Years ago, I began making my own FRESH tomato sauce. Adults loved it & often asked for my 'secret'. (ha - the secret was, there was no secret, it was just fresh tomatoes). All the kids, on the other hand, swore tomatoes were the yukkiest thing ever & refused to eat it. Yup, the same ones who smothered every meal with ketchup, breakfast, lunch & dinner.
They eventually outgrew their dislike for tomatoes. But somewhere along the way, love of Italian dishes got suppressed. No more. Gonna work my way through this entire list...beginning with my signature lasagna tomorrow night. Dh will be thrilled.
I am gluten-free so the sausage and peppers appears to be the only dish I can eat although they all look yummy. Engineergirl's post is helpful..
Unless you hold dual citizenship then you can not be "Italian-American." If you are an American with no other citizenship then you are simply American. Just because a person's ancestors were Italian doesn't make them Italian. I wish Americans would stop saying things like that. I'm Irish, I'm Italian, etc. No, you re not.
As for the food, I think even though pizza originated in Italy the best pizza comes from America, more specifically in the New York area. That's coming from someone who has eaten plenty of pizza in Italy. Traditional pizza from Italy is bland and uninteresting in comparison.
Italian ingredients are great when I'm lazy and on my own. I like to make a large batch of roasted veg, and sometimes I'll just graze on that with some prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and artichokes in oil. No cooking, yet satisfying.
@JDoey: It's called being proud of and celebrating your heritage. Get over it.
American refers to a nationality only. It doesn't speak to any sort of ethnicity, though, or any particular culture, which people absolutely have a right to claim. I'm american, 100% But no one would disagree that when you look at me, you see a black woman (whose lineage clearly is derived from somplace in Africa). Hence, although I don't often use this term, African American is absolutely an accurate descriptor for me, and to discard the first half of it and say "I'm only American" would be a fallacy indeed. Italian American? Fine by me!
one of my favorites is risotto, but I discovered I liked it even more when I replaced arborio rice with pearled barley. so, so good, and I use whatever veggies are in season at the time. http://www.katesshortandsweets.com/2012/06/baked-barley-risotto-with-vegetables.html
@jdoey you don't know nothing at all about italy's traditions, keep having your ssssooooo gooood and TRADITIONAL burgers for dinner and enjoy it.
By the way, "Fettuccine Alfredo" is a funny thing: is absolutely unknown in Italy and the idea to go to a restaurant to eat what is actually pasta with butter is for Italians amusing. The "recipe" was "invented" in Rome for a group of rich American tourists at a time when going on holiday was rare and Italy very fashionable. The Americans were nonetheless impressed by this housewife recipe and going back home they spread the word. And so came that "pasta, butter, parmigiano" became the famous "pasta Alfredo".
Maybe was, at the time, the food in US not very appealing and Parmigiano, the real thing, especially when is fresh from the form, very, very tasty. Who knows?
I absolutely love a good risotto that is nice and creamy and spreads out on the plate- this squash blossom risotto that I made recently was just perfect. I've been making this red wine spaghetti with broccoli rabe for many years, and it's always a go-to weeknight favorite. This spicy pasta with crab was a Mario Batali recipe that I adapted and it also became a fast favorite! And of course, the classic, spaghetti and meatballs-- you can't go wrong! Zucchini in agrodolce is our go-to vegetable many weeknights during the summer, as well.


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Johnson joins Clay Co. Relay for Life Barbara Brooks Johnson, wife of U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, will lead the survivors' march for the 2004 DakotaDome Relay For Life on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 12:30 p.m. The annual Clay County-area fund raiser will run from noon to 6 p.m. that day.
Johnson, a cancer survivor herself, will join the Vermillion area relay during the victory lap as survivors from around the area walk around the DakotaDome track to celebrate life and open the event.
Johnson, who has twice survived breast cancer, is a national advocate for cancer awareness and works with the Council for Congressional Families for Cancer Awareness as well as offering public service announcements and volunteering for fund-raising events.
"Cancer has no boundaries," said Janet Mount, chair of this year's Clay County event. "It affects us all, whether personally or through our families and friends."
The annual DakotaDome relay is sponsored by the Clay County-area chapter of the American Cancer Society. Traditionally, hundreds of people from the community gather for food, fun, friendship and fund raising. Money raised goes toward research, education, and services for cancer patients and families.
The relay features teams from the community, who pay a $150 fee. Members then go out into the community to raise additional funds for the cause. Each team is expected to have one member on the track during the six-hour event. In addition, teams have a chance to win prizes, including:
* Top individual fund raiser.
* Top fund-raising team.
* Best decorated campsite (team resting area) designed around the team's interpretation of the relay theme "The Journey."
Dylan Fischbach, an 8-year-old cancer survivor, is the team recruitment chair for this year's relay, and people who want to organize teams should call his dad, Bruce Fischbach, at 677-5960 (days) or 624-9484 (weekends and evenings) for materials and help in getting organized.
Johnson serves as the honorary survivor chair for the DakotaDome relay. Cancer survivors who want to participate in the victory lap may call
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Survivor Chair Joanne Tieman at 624-9558 and should arrive at the relay between 11:30 a.m. and noon.
The DakotaDome Relay For Life is open to all of Clay County and neighboring communities. The event is organized by community members and the USD Special Events Class taught by Patrick Wempe.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, so teams can register, set up campsites and organize. The schedule includes:
* 11:30 a.m. � Doors open.
* Noon � Lunch donated by the community.
* 12:30 p.m. � Survivors victory lap.
* 12:45 to 6 p.m. � Team members walk the track, enjoy entertainment, learn about cancer via educational displays and more.
Businesses and organizations are invited to field teams and/or make donations to the relay for life. Call Wess Pravecek to make a donation at 677-6418 (days) or 624-5352 (evenings and weekends). Relay sponsors at the $250 and above level and businesses that donate goods or services are recognized in relay publicity and on signs at the relay.
To date, sponsors include the Broadcaster/Plain Talk and Hot Mix 106 FM as media sponsors. Major corporate sponsors include Clay County Abstract & Title Company, Civic Council and the Vermillion Medical Clinic. Corporate sponsors are the Vermillion Federal Credit Union and Roy and Betsy Mortinsen.